# MK Smart Player

> MK Smart Player has 10+ active installs and 192 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MK Smart Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**MK Smart Player will allow you to play any video from the web or from Youtube.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,658
- **Downloads (30 days):** 192 (+18.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** codewithmark (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mk-smart-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [embed video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed-video/) | #8 | 9 |
| [Embed youtube](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed-youtube/) | #6 | 6 |
| [flash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash/) | #49 | 59 |
| [flash player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash-player/) | #4 | 7 |
| [flash Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flash-video-player/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| embed video | >100 | 2,191 |
| Embed youtube | >100 | 1,536 |
| flash | >100 | 1,165 |
| flash player | >100 | 159 |
| flash Video Player | #77 | 108 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JW Player for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jw-player-7-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (29) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Activity Plus Reloaded for BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-activity-plus-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Jan 22, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos, Websites, Source Codes, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-extended/) | 400+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 23, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Video Uploads for Vimeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-vimeo-videos/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 12, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Inline Video Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-video-shortcodes/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [asciiplayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asciiplayer/) | 20+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Apr 29, 2018 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [TubEntertain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tubentertain/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [MK Auto Youtube Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mk-auto-youtube-player/) | 10+ | — | Nov 7, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MK Smart Player free?
Yes. MK Smart Player is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MK Smart Player safe to use in 2026?
MK Smart Player shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MK Smart Player?
MK Smart Player is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,658 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 192 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MK Smart Player work with WordPress 7.1?
MK Smart Player is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was MK Smart Player last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 27, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes MK Smart Player?
MK Smart Player is developed and maintained by codewithmark.

### What are the best alternatives to MK Smart Player?
The most popular alternatives to MK Smart Player are JW Player for WordPress (1K+ installs), Activity Plus Reloaded for… (1K+ installs) and Embed Extended (400+ installs).


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